Category Archives: Youth ministry

Perceptions

Typing is much easier than talking right now – especially because for some reason my voice has decided to take a hiatus. While I believe that I have power in Jesus to say to the mountain “move” and it shall … Continue reading

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So Much Life

  We—————ll, it’s been a hot minute. And I mean HOT. And let’s scratch the minute. It’s been more like two weeks. Highlights: – This past Saturday, on the 9th, just a fraction of our typical CRC was available. It … Continue reading

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The Crazy Never Ends

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Some time ago, I was speaking with a friend I’d met in college. Things are a little crazy, I said, but the next few days my schedule is empty, so I’ll be able to relax a bit. “No you won’t,” … Continue reading

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A Chipped China Teacup

makes the perfect bird feeder. So says Pinterest. Pinterest also has a million other DIY ideas that are perfectly “pin-able”, but that I doubt will ever come to fruition – at least, not in my little corner of the world … Continue reading

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Cool Deal

Two posts in two days? I know. Crazy, right? But anyway, hopefully you can handle it, because some pretty wonderful things happened today and I just have to tell you about them. First off, I was surprised this morning that … Continue reading

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How the Heck?

I’ve come to the realization this week that there are a lot of things I simply don’t know how to do or handle. I don’t know how to run a ministry for women and children; I’ve never done that before. … Continue reading

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And so it continues…

Last night was another night with the kiddos and the women we’ve been reaching out to since November. Hard to believe it’s only been 3-4 months and the bonds we have with these beautiful souls are so strong. After weeks … Continue reading

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Silver Linings

Sometimes, when the internet crashes at work, I smile. This means that I have a few minutes to type up an update: almost all of my work relies on the internet, especially on days when I don’t have classes. It’s … Continue reading

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Bloom

At approximately 9pm, it will be officially seven months to the hour since I set foot for the first time in Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, Maharashtra, Mumbai. And what a seven months it has been! Had anyone told me in … Continue reading

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